As activities continue to build up ahead of the 2023 general elections, the son of the former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor, yesterday, officially declared his intentions to join the Abia gubernatorial race come 2023.
Nwafor who stormed the PDP state secretariat in Umuahia, alongside his array of supporters, said after wide range of consultations, he is ready to offer himself to serve as the Governor of the state from May 29,2023.
According to Nwafor, “He is Capable, Competent and Energetic to be the next Governor of Abia State”.
He said his mission is to revamp and reengineer the state through his 5-Point Grace Agenda bordering on Governance based on capacity and dedicated service, Reformation of the public procurement and contracting process for value optimization, Accountability to God and Abians, Consolidation of the laudable programs and projects of past administration,as well as, Equity, justice and fairness.
The Governorship Aspirant further disclosed to the leadership of the PDP, his dreams for the state. According to him, he has a dream for an egalitarian State, where the dignity of life and the reward for meaningful endeavors are respected. A dream of an evenly distributed infrastructural development across the length and breath of the state, a dream of a state where her endowments both human and natural, are judiciously utilized to enhance the standard of living of the citizens, a state where the women, youth,as well as, the physically challenged and others, can be part of the ecosystem of shared prosperity.
He said his mission for aspiring for governorship, is to lead the team of well-meaning Abians to realise the “Abia of Our Dream”.
Disclosing his development plan for the state, the Governorship Aspirant, promised to make all sectors of the state viable.
In the health sector, Nwafor stated that he government would develop a health system that makes health services available, affordable and accessible,with emphasis on the rehabilitation and equipping of the health-care infrastructure, while motivating and rewarding the health personnel, leveraging on PPP arrangements.
He said the Education and Agriculture sectors would be given adequate attention, as plans are on ground to reinvent a school system that rewards teachers, stating that when teachers’ welfare are taken care of, it would reflect on the education they give to children, adding that his Agric interventions will bring about food sufficiency in the state and neighbouring states.
Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor, assured that his method of Internally Generated Revenue will be ICT driven, such that the people will enjoy a revenue regime based on prudence, honest and accountability.
He, however, stated that salaries, pensions and gratuities will become compulsory First Line Charge.”This will happen when we cut down wastes and make government appear lean, responsible and sharply focused.
On the area of security, Nwafor noted that his regime would be intentional about massive investment in the security architecture and the citizens encouraged to participate in a structure that pays attention to the smallest security detail.
Reeling out his manifesto,the Governorship Aspirant said his manifesto would reflect a detailed and Smart program of Action drawn from his 5-Point Grace Agenda, with thematic content and appropriate timelines,to give every Abian the opportunity to measure his performance while in office.
While commending the leadership of the PDP, under the watch of Rt.Hon Alwell Asiforo Okere,for his efforts in ensuring the party remains victorious in elections,pleaded with the State Working Committee of the Party to give him the opportunity to serve and also fly the flag of the party, because his candidature will give the party victory come 2023.
Meanwhile, Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor, restated that his vision is to develop and implement a turn around development framework that positively impacts the well being of Abians in terms of infrastructures, human capital development, commerce, social welfare and security.
Responding the Abia State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Rt.Hon.Alwell Asiforo Okere, reiterated the resolve of the Party to conduct a free and fair primary elections for all Aspirants contesting for various political offices under the platform of the Party in all future elections.
The Chairman who was represented by his deputy, Chief Obinna Nwachukwu,said that the party has no preferred aspirant, stating that the party would ensure only credible aspirants emerge as candidates that will run for the forthcoming general elections.
The State PDP Chairman commended the Governorship Aspirant, Enyinnya Nwafor for his passion in the progress and development of the State and wished him success in his desire to become the next Governor of the State.
In their speeches,the Chairman of Abia Line Network Corporation, Hon.K.O Mgbeahuru, a former Commissioner for Transport, Chief Ekele Nwohanmuo, described Engr.Enyinnaya Nwafor as an energetic and a pragmatic gentleman, who has the capability to govern the state and called on the Party to support him to become the next Governor of the State.
A former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and Member Representing Osisioma North State Constituency, Rt.Hon.Bishop Kennedy Njoku, the Member Representing Osisioma South State Constituency, at the Abia House of Assembly, Hon. Nnamdi Allen, a former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief Mrs Ukachi Amala,a former Member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Dr.Ikechukwu Nwabeke, among other top politicians were present at the event.
Highpoint of the event,was the official handover of a brand new Hummer Bus to the party for the smooth run of their activities and other donations.
